News Headline

Manta rays and whale sharks now protected by new commercial fishing law in Mozambique

Source
Oceano Graphic Magazine

Publication Date
2021-01-11

A new commercial fishing law passed in Mozambique enacts protections for several threatened species, including whale sharks, manta rays, and all mobula species. The new legislation went into effect on January 8th. This victory comes after 20 years of research and lobbying efforts by the Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF).

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https://www.oceanographicmagazine.com/news/fishing-law-mmf-mozambique/